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Rev. John J. Hurley, O.S.F.S.Rev. John J. Hurley, O.S.F.S., a professed Oblate of St. Francis de Sales for 56 years, died on Monday, July 25, 2016.Father Hurley, son of the late John and Pauline Buckley Hurley, was born in 1940 in Wilmington, DE. He attended Christ Our King School, Wilmington,...

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RIP. Father.....from LaCabeza Devaca.

Vince McGeehan

November 25, 2025

Was saddened to learn of Father Hurley's passing through our alumni newsletter. "J.J.", as he was affectionately known, taught us respect for all peoples. The exposure to other cultures afforded to us through the Model U.N. simulations proved invaluable. He was, "truly one of the finest teachers that any of us had the pleasure to learn from". N.E.C.H. '73

Charles Cahill

September 09, 2016 | Sicklerville, NJ

I have so many fond memories of Father Hurley while at Bishop Ireton. He was always the champion of the freshman class (the underdogs) and was fondly known to all as Din-Din, as he would always walk through the freshman lunch period and ask for bite of your candy bar. Rest in peace Din-Din.

-Dave Slater (BI '80)

David Slater

August 09, 2016 | Xenia, OH

Father Hurley you will be missed. His guidance helped me (and many others) succeed in high school. I have so many great memories of him. He was truly one of a kind. Rest in peace.

Daniel Osterndorf

August 01, 2016 | Orlando, FL

Rest in peace Father Hurley. Your presence at FLHS in Daytona touched so many lives, mine included.

Andy Ryan

July 31, 2016 | FL

Father Hurley was a wonderful friend and priest to our family. He taught both of our sons at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, Va. Our son Henry, was on the model UN team that won the champainship at the Haig in Holland. He was a big influence on the life of our sons and helped to make them the men they are today.
He also performed the sacrament of marriage for four of our children. Our son Henry and daughter in law Jan were married in Fairfax Staion, Va. Ten years ago this week he...

Lucille C Valentino

July 30, 2016 | Las Vegas, NV

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michael grieco

July 30, 2016 | Chipley, FL

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Tim Hamer

July 30, 2016 | Lancaster, PA

I have so many great memories of being in Father Hurleys classes! He was truly gifted with the way he made us laugh and really want to listen and learn from him. Some teachers fade from our memories but not Father Hurley. He was an original and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Keep making people laugh in heaven and rest in the peace of our dear Jesus Christ.

Tammy Van Kooten

July 29, 2016 | Allentown, PA

Rev. John J. Hurley O.S.F.S.

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